Atlas Chiropractic & Body Balance is a chiropractic clinic at 4-4515 Uplands Dr. in Nanaimo, BC. Its stated mission is to serve people with care they can trust, using a whole-body approach that looks beyond symptoms. The site says it combines chiropractic adjustments, soft-tissue techniques and therapeutic rehabilitation, following an evidence-based approach. The team is Dr. Travis Shook (owner and chiropractor), Dr. Barry Whyte (chiropractor), Birgit Whyte (BPE, rehab, cust...
Chiropractic
Hands-on care to restore alignment, relieve pain and improve body function, with personalized treatment plans.
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Controlled, hands-on adjustments after a comprehensive assessment, for neck pain, back pain, headaches and other joint dysfunction.
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Non-invasive low-level (cold) laser therapy using specific wavelengths of light, described as painless and producing no heat.
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Computer and sensor controlled spinal assessment and adjusting with Sigma Instruments, done seated, with no twisting or pulling.
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Radial pressure wave therapy for long-term insertion and soft tissue conditions.
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Red and near-infrared light used to support circulation, reduce inflammation and aid tissue recovery, alone or with adjustments.
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Orthotics made from a 3-D image of the foot after a biomechanical and gait examination, with fitting at the Nanaimo office.
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Therapeutic massage with Jaymi, including myofascial release, joint mobilizations and sports massage.
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Owner/Chiropractor (D.C.)
Born and raised in Nanaimo, graduated from Vancouver Island University in 2013 and Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2018. Works on all joints including knees, wrists, ankles and the TMJ, and is certified by the Titleist Performance Institute for golf related injuries.
Chiropractor
Graduated with his doctorate from Palmer College in Davenport, Iowa in 2006. His practice focuses on comfortable methods to correct spinal dysfunction, and he offers the Ultralign Spinal Treatment.
BPE (Rehab)
Completed a degree in Sports Medicine Physiotherapy in Stuttgart, Germany, then moved to Vancouver. Specializes in rehabilitation, custom orthotics and laser therapy, and has been a certified Class IV Medical Laser Therapist since 2011.
4-4515 Uplands Dr.
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6M8
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Accepting new clients
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Yes. The clinic says new patients can register and schedule an appointment through its online booking page, and the New Patients page also invites people to phone (250) 585-6325 to book the first visit.
The clinic says it does direct billing for all except Blue Cross and Green Shield.
Yes, if the claim was a recent injury. The site asks that the injured patient have a claim number before booking, and says these appointments need more scheduled time and forms for the billing process.
The clinic says you can receive chiropractic treatment up until the birth of your child, and that care may help with back discomfort during and after pregnancy.
The clinic takes a custom mold or scan at the Nanaimo office and sends it to a manufacturing plant. Manufacturing takes about 14 days, then you return to be fitted.
The clinic says this depends on your insurance carrier: some allow chiropractors to prescribe orthotics and others require a medical doctor's referral, so check with your carrier.
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Certifications
Dr. Travis Shook, D.C.: Palmer College of Chiropractic, 2018; Titleist Performance Institute certified for golf related injuries
Dr. Barry Whyte: doctorate from Palmer College, Davenport Iowa, 2006
Birgit Whyte: BPE (Rehab); certified Class IV Medical Laser Therapist since 2011